May 2, 2026
Jarrett Goodman
This week in history: Remembering our local community
LACIE SILVA – Editor The night of Christmas gunshots rang through the town, six officers perished as tensions came to a head that December of 1927.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Whitwell police patch unveiled
LACIE SILVA – Editor On December 14, at the Whitwell city council meeting, Chief Boyd unveiled the police department’s new patch. Boyd presented the design… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
A Santa Cause, An Outstanding Event For Non-Profits
ALLISON RICHARDS – Contributor On Tuesday, December 5, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and Arts in the Burg held ‘A Santa Cause,’ an event to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Wellington signs with Tusculum
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Last Thursday evening, another former South Pittsburg football player, Kamden Wellington, announced he was continuing his academic and athletic career, signing… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
South Pittsburg’s historic season comes to an end
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer The South Pittsburg boys’ basketball team’s historic season came to an end last week at the hands of Gordonsville, losing 59-45… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
I Remember Jasper When… Do You Remember?
BARBARA HOLLOWAY Contributor Do you remember when the train ran through Jasper and you could ride to Whitwell for 10 cents? Do you remember when… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
MCHS junior machining contest
LACIE SILVA Editor Marion County High School students’ success in the Junior Machining Student Hammer Project was highlighted with the announcement of the winners. After… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Citizen of the Week, Zach Hamlin
Jasper Memorial Post 6362 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has selected Zach Hamlin of Whitwell as their Citizen of the Week for flying the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tree Day proclaimed for March 16
Earlier this month, Governor Bill Lee signed the “Tennessee Tree Day Resolution,” (HJR0712) declaring March 16, 2024 as “Tennessee Tree Day.” The resolution encourages Tennessee… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Hope Ashburn speaks to MCBOE for FFA Week
LACIE SILVA Editor During ‘FFA Week,’ local Future Farmers of America (FFA) instructor Hope Ashburn spoke to Marion County’s Board of Education, presenting… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close